Creating a Pleasant Atmosphere at Home

In the early afternoon, I start making preparations for the comfort of my husband and teenagers. I lay out refreshments on the kitchen counter. These are neatly arranged treats and vary by - day, depending on whether or not I baked, or found a sale at the market. Often, there will be a bakery coffee cake, some cookies, fresh bread and fruit. There may even be some cake or brownies. I usually have 2 or 3 different choices waiting for my hungry family to enjoy.

Next, I tidy up the parlour table. This is just our dining room table, since we don't have an eat-in kitchen. On this table, I lay out a box of Checkers,  and a pack of playing cards. At any time, my teenagers can walk by and say, "Hey, who wants to play a game?" Some days, I put out  Yahtzee   or Boggle. I need to get a new game of Scrabble. That would provide a nice variety.

These mere acts of housekeeping are often what people only do when they are expecting guests to visit. However, it is something we can do for our families on a daily basis.

Once I set up the games and the refreshments, I will put on some classical music while I do some cleaning. Then I head off to read before it is time to start making dinner.

blessings
Mrs. White

 From the Archives -

Yearning for The Romance of Home.

Very Precious - The Sweet Voice in the Kitchen.

What Mother has Done - The Bills in the Whitman's Box.

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